Raymond E. Burckart, Jr., 78, of Sharpsville, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020, in his home.

Mr. Burckart was born February 15, 1942, in Sharon, a son of the late Raymond and Rosemary (Conlin) Burckart, Sr. He was a 1960 graduate of Sharon High School and earned his bachelor's degree in finance from Gannon University, Erie, PA.

Raymond was the senior vice president and director of marketing of the former Protected Home Mutual Life Insurance Company in downtown Sharon.

Raymond was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Sharpsville and the American Legion, Post#299, and Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge # 103, both in Sharon.

An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and was a member of Ducks Unlimited.

He also loved to travel with his wife, the former Sandra "Sandy" Valicenti, whom he married February 20, 1965.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Jeanne Burckart and her spouse Shannon, of Washington, D.C.; two sons, Raymond Burckart, III, of Hermitage, and Michael Burckart and his wife Mande, of Sharpsville; two grandchildren, Harrison and Lane Burckart; a sister, Marybeth Havasi and her husband Joe, of Niles, OH; and a brother, James Burckart and his wife Eileen, of Canton, OH.

In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by an infant brother, Robert Burckart.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Amedisys Hospice Foundation, 240 Pullman Sq., Butler, PA 16001.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday (08/29/2020) in St. Bartholomew Church, 311 West Ridge Ave., Sharpsville, with Rev. Matthew Strickenberger, pastor, as celebrant.

Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage.